Controller

Americaatwork; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Americaatwork seeks a Controller to lead all accounting operations for a mission‑driven nonprofit in Lancaster. You will ensure GAAP compliance, manage the full accounting cycle, oversee the annual audit, payroll, and reporting, and develop a high-performing accounting team in Lancaster.

This role partners across the organization to strengthen financial integrity, implement strong internal controls, and support growth initiatives while guiding cross‑departmental financial needs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years managing accounting processes; supervisory experience.
• 3–5 years in financial analysis or reporting.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Strong Excel skills; ability to learn systems such as Blackbaud, Financial Edge NXT, TEA, Martus, Power BI.
• Experience working with diverse communities; nonprofit or CDFI.
• CPA.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily accounting operations: GL, AP/AR, payroll, fixed assets, cash management.
• Manage month-end close, financial reporting, and budget-to-actual monitoring.
• Oversee annual audit planning, documentation, and auditor relationships.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and maintain strong internal controls.
• Supervise and develop accounting staff; foster a collaborative, mission-aligned culture.
• Oversee loan accounting systems, invoicing, ACH processing, and reporting.
• Support cross-departmental financial needs and organizational initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

GAAP

CPA

Excel

Financial analysis

Nonprofit experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Blackbaud

Financial Edge NXT

TEA

Martus

Power BI

Job description

About Our Client

A mission-driven nonprofit/community development financial organization committed to expanding economic opportunity. They’re looking for a Controller who combines technical accounting expertise with a passion for strengthening communities.

About the Role

The Controller leads all accounting operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strong internal controls across the organization. This role oversees the full accounting cycle, annual audit, loan accounting, payroll, and financial reporting while managing and developing a high-performing accounting team. The Controller is a key partner in maintaining financial integrity and supporting organizational growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily accounting operations: GL, AP/AR, payroll, fixed assets, cash management.

• Manage month-end close, financial reporting, and budget-to-actual monitoring.

• Oversee annual audit planning, documentation, and auditor relationships.

• Ensure GAAP compliance and maintain strong internal controls.

• Supervise and develop accounting staff; foster a collaborative, mission-aligned culture.

• Oversee loan accounting systems, invoicing, ACH processing, and reporting.

• Support cross-departmental financial needs and organizational initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years managing accounting processes; supervisory experience.

• 3–5 years in financial analysis or reporting.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field (or equivalent experience).

• Strong Excel skills; ability to learn systems such as Blackbaud, Financial Edge NXT, TEA, Martus, Power BI.

• Experience working with diverse communities; nonprofit or CDFI.

• CPA.

Why Join?

• Meaningful work that strengthens communities.

• Collaborative, mission‑driven culture.

• Opportunity to shape processes and elevate financial operations.

• Leadership growth and professional development.